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The Okura Tokyo

The Okura Tokyo

Minato, Tokyo

Opened 1962   Renovated 2019   $$$$

“Japanese modernist landmark”

Luxe Heritage Design
Central

MICHELIN Guide · Condé Nast Traveler

The Okura Tokyo — vibe

Vibe

Hexagonal lantern lights illuminate the faithfully recreated mid-century lobby, where diplomats and design enthusiasts gather.

“Japanese modernist landmark”

Luxe

Rebuilt luxury flagship delivering personalized service and refined Japanese craftsmanship.

Heritage

Storied 1962 diplomatic legacy reborn through faithful architectural restoration.

Design

Recreated mid-century modern lobby featuring iconic hexagonal lantern light fixtures.

Central

In Toranomon's business and embassy district, minutes from Toranomon Hills and Roppongi

The Okura Tokyo — rooms

Rooms

Generous high-rise layouts frame skyline views of Toranomon, finished with muted wood paneling and deep granite tubs.

The Okura Tokyo — backstory

Backstory

First built for the 1962 Olympics, Yoshirō Taniguchi’s modernist landmark was painstakingly recreated and reopened in 2019.

The Okura Tokyo — wellness

Wellness

A 25-meter indoor lap pool gazes over the city skyline, complemented by serene treatment suites and thermal baths.

The neighborhood

Surrounded by leafy embassy compounds in Toranomon, the property sits minutes from Roppongi Hills and the Imperial Palace.

“The original 1962 version of the Okura Tokyo was a mid-century modernist classic... Its replacement is scarcely less stylish.” 
MICHELIN Guide · 1 Key · 2025
“The mid-mod lobby is practically a museum dedicated to Japan’s flourish in the 1960s when the whole world witnessed the country’s ascent to the modern global stage.” 
Condé Nast Traveler · Review · 2020

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